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Allen Iverson Sheds A Tear…

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know-to dunk on!

By Deven Khrucell aka Pimpscwalla You mean to tell me that years ago, when I used to go see the Detroit Lions practice, all I had to do was tackle Barry Sanders in the Silver Dome parking and I could have been famous? I think Nike Messed up on this one. ...

It’s Time For Rip To Go (To Utah)

I never thought the day would come that I would endorse this trade... Its such a sad day, but this must be done. Its time for Richard "Rip" Hamilton to be traded to the Utah Jazz for the often injured Carlos Boozer. If you listen to Episode 112, I emphatically said Carlos Boozer ...

Shaq’s over the edge

While we’re all waiting on Joe Dumars to piece together this difficult Piston’s puzzle, I thought we might enjoy a laugh or two from our new eastern conference neighbor.

Joe Dumars’s “Forward” Thinking

By Deven Khrucell aka Pimp Scwalla From the beginning of his tenure as president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars has been pretty hard to read when it comes to his prospective draft picks. No matter how many names are thrown in the mix for potential selections, I ...

Motown String Music’s Morning Shootaround

This is always a good read. Check out our boy B. Packey over at Motown String Music. One of my favorites parts of the website is his Morning Shootaround. Its essentially a round up of all things Pistons. Here are some major points to note from today's Morning Shootaround: It has been a busy ...

Terrence Williams: The Piston’s Sensible Pick

By Deven Khrucell (aka Pimp Scwalla) When the Detroit Pistons go on the clock June 25th, it’ll be anybody’s guess who Joe Dumars might draft at number 15 and even more of a mystery is what position. One thing’s for sure, with the current state of the Detroit Pistons, he had ...

Gordon Denies Detroit Rumors

Via Chicago Tribune Are we finished with the Ben Gordon rumors yet? Ben Gordon denied rumors that his agent already has a deal in place with Detroit on Wednesday. "You can't even negotiate until July 1, so that's just rumors," said Gordon. "I really don't know what's going to happen." "One thing I've learned ...

Does Gordon Have an $11M Pistons Promise?

Ben Gordon's agent is reportedly telling people that his client has a guarantee from the Pistons. The agent claims that Detroit has promised Gordon $11 million annually, which makes sense considering that the guard rejected $10 million and $9 million from Chicago in the previous two years. There have been rumors that ...

Bill Laimbeer Please Coach The Detroit Pistons!!!

Bill Laimbeer Quits the Detroit Shock! Bill, Bill, Bill!!!! Please coach the Pistons. I beg of thee. I implore thee. We need you. Honestly, you need us too. You need a team that's ready to win, not the Timberwolves. They are young and will drive you crazy!!! Joe D, ...

Episode 113: Who Should The Pistons Draft?

What's Going on World? John W. Davis here. Its time to go after my Favorite Player Again... Hawks looking to Trade Josh Smith. A great 2nd Round Pick for the Pistons: Kentucky's Jodie Meeks. Mr. 4th Quarter aka Please Sign This Man. Agent: Turkogle Will Opt Out Kobe Bryant Could Earn 30 Million Dollars in ...

Puppet Lebron and the Orlando Magic!

Which 2009 Free Agents should the Pistons sign?

What's Going on World? You know it was only a matter of time. Pistons 2009 Free Agency Discussion. The first episode of Free Agent analysis is here. I'm ready for it. Let's Comment it out! Who do you want the Pistons to sign in the offseason? Peace, John W. Davis Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it ...

Joe D says Rodney Stuckey is a Combo Guard!

Via Freep's 15th pick analysis: One of the more interesting points from Joe Dumars' season-ending news conference was the evaluation that Rodney Stuckey is not a true point guard. "Playing the point can take your aggression away because you're worried about the other four guys," the Pistons president of basketball operations said. ...

(Why) Are You Still Rooting For Chauncey?

Here is your Episode 109 Comment Post. Chauncey is in the Western Conference battling cousin Kobe to make it to the NBA Finals. Are you still down with Mr. Big Shot? ------------------------- Also let's get a little free agent talk going: -Pistons Will Go After Utah's Bigs It appears Lil' Richard is right... -2009 Mock ...

Top Listener Email: Ali aka Mr. M.I.T.

I want to comment on that you guys say that Rodney doesn't play defense. As many faults I see with Stuckey, I actually disagree here to some extent - outside of that period where he just couldn't get anything going. Look at some games at the start of the year such ...

Warning: The Cleveland Cavs Are Just That Good!

New Podcast Coming Soon! (Episode 108) Peace, John W. Davis Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it to John W. Davis. And for Pistonscast news and updates follow John on Twitter.

Episode 107 Pistonscast Behind the Scenes: Uncut and Unedited

What's Going on World? We wanted to give you a true taste of a Pistonscast show before a Pistonscast show. Deven and I always feel like there are two Pistonscast episodes. The one you hear and the one you dont hear. Check out the Pistonscast Behind the Scenes Episode in Show 107. On this Episode ...

Pistonscast Video of the Day-Lebron is a Puppet

Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it to John W. Davis. And for Pistonscast news and updates follow John on Twitter.

Chuck Daly Dies

Breaking at 6am: 1st Pistons blog to get this breaking news!!! A true Pistons coach Chuck Daly dies at 78. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and 2 grandchildren. THE PISTONS RELEASED THIS STATEMENT OVERNIGHT: "THE DALY FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE DETROIT PISTONS AND PALACE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY IS MOURNING THE LOSS ...

Why Lebron James is better than Kobe Bryant

I really feel bad for Kobe (aw). He’s not an original like Lebron is. Kobe has spent his entire career trying to be like Michael Jordan. As we can all see, he’s no MJ. *Here are a few areas where Kobe’s attempt to better MJ has failed: First- It took Jordan only 4 years ...

Episode 106 and Pistonscast Comment Thread

So the latest Pistonscast Episode is out and we want your feelings! Check this out: The Message Board Messiah call out Kwame Brown! Episode 106! Dont forget to call in at (313) 384 8458. Leave your feelings via voice mail! Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it to John W. Davis. And for Pistonscast news ...

Pistonscast Video of the Day by Mike Watson

by Mike Watson Let's just remember the good times! LOL Seriously, where did the 40 point Rodney Stuckey go?????? Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it to John W. Davis. And for Pistonscast news and updates follow John on Twitter. -Special thanks to Mike Watson for the great video!

How the Detroit Pistons Have Failed Amir Johnson

by Ray Stone The drafting miscues haven't been the only soft spot for the Pistons under Joe Dumars. Amir Johnson shines as a good example of how the Detroit Pistons do not do a good job of developing players. A 6-foot-9 kid out of high school is a blank canvas in the ...

Pistonscast Fan Column: Don’t Sleep on the D

Last weekend, the Detroit Pistons exited the NBA Playoffs before reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 2001-02 season. After getting swept by King James and Co., it’s likely that the series officially marked the end of a remarkable era in Pistons’ basketball. Since Joe Dumars brought ...

How do Pistons fans really feel?

This is the week to get our true feelings off our chest. Don't hold anything back! The feelings of John W. Davis: "I'm glad we lost. I'm glad we got swept. Hopefully this exposes all of the players that don't DESERVE to be Pistons anymore!" As for anyone who thinks we ...

Top Listener Comment: Ryan aka Young Rrrrrrrrrr(ah)!

On the note of the Pistons-Cavaliers series -- Rasheed is right. It's all entertainment. The refs call NOTHING on the Cavaliers I.E. LeBron and his teammates traveling, LeBron and his teammates committing obvious fouls... Delonte West OBVIOUSLY goaltending Rodney Stuckey's shot -- should've been an And 1, and he misses one ...

How to Beat Lebron James

Check out Deven Khrucell!!! Episode 103: featuring The Real Coach Curry! Peace, Pistonscast.com Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send it to John W. Davis. And for Pistonscast news and updates follow John on Twitter.

Most Important Pistons: Top 7 Post All-Star Break

What's Going on Pistonscast Posse? John W. Davis here. Let's update my post from a few weeks, the Most Important Pistons: Post All-Star Break. Remember, I'm not including our two Playoff whoopings. This is strictly the regular season list. 7. Rasheed Wallace- Sheed missed alot of playing time after All-Star break and honestly didn't ...

Pistons Plan: Make LeBron James Sweat

There are no tricks we're going to add," Rasheed Wallace said. "Just straighten on up." James scored 38 in the series opener. "We didn't make him take the shots we wanted him to take," Curry said. "He got eight (of his 13) baskets in the paint and he was 11-for-14 at the ...